Now here’s a delightful way to drive red state religious zealots Out. Of. Their. Minds.

There have been many powerful images made as the process for legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington has worked its way through debate, legislation, a vote and is now becoming a reality for many couples.

But none of those images have struck a chord like the photo above by Seattle photographer Meryl Schenker.

The picture shows Larry Duncan, 56, and Randy Shepherd, 48, as they apply for a marriage license in the King County Administration Building.

(Photo, Meryl Schenker)

Originally from Dallas, Texas, they told Schenker they moved to Washington 7 years ago because it was more gay friendly.

myIQ, they don’t look like the new yawk LIB-er-al types. They aren’t exactly two dandy looking young dudes or smart sophisticated city slickers. They look like southern moonshine makers or the guy in Pa you go hunting with – manly men.

That’s why heads would explode. I think that’s what was meant by Upps. I might be wrong.

I’m not prejudging here, but I don’t think these two fellahs take in a lot of Broadway shows. But nope, that’s *not* going to be the image most folks think of when they think of two gay men applying for their marriage license.

Hey! Just thought about this: are we sure this isn’t conservative hillbilly? 😉

Spice kits last day with John. They’re all going to be adopted, hopefully, tomorrow, and then their lives begin in ernest. Surely John will have a new batch of cuteness very soon afterwards. So precious – all 5 of them are great ambassadors for rescue fostering. They caused loads of donations to flood into their sponsor shelter. Great job being adorable, Rosie and kits!

Karen, John has a youtube channel with highlights of the Spicers and OTHER litters he’s had. He’ll get another litter, count on it. He has the perfect setup and you can tell he’s got it down to a science.

I just saw that the kittens are being adopted in twos. Pepper and Basil, and Mace and Sage.

From reading the comments on the Spice Kits site, it sounds like they are having some kind of kitteh adoption event at a PetSmart when the Spices go to their new homes. Even though Rosie and her babes are spoken for, there will be other kittehs available for adoption. I think that is a fabulous plan. Hope lots of cats get good forever homes!